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A “dump” of the Nexus One began making the rounds of developers and modders last night, leading to a widespread leak of the ROM. While developers were obviously excited to acquire an early look at the Android 2.1 ROM used in Nexus, you’ll probably more interested in finding out what TheseAreTheDroids were able to uncover about the phone.

These details basically confirm previous speculation that the Nexus One comes with a fast processor and improved communication/media features. The leaked ROM also gave us some insight into a few visual elements of the phone.

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I really really want a keyboard. Why wont someone give me a keyboard! I like the Nexus so far from what i have been reading I just really want a 4 – 5 row keyboard, large internal storage, High quality screen, faster processor, more ram, better camera, and 3.5 jack. SOMEONE LISTEN TO ME PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Verizon is way to expensive and lol I have had such a bad expirence with Motorola i am reluctant to give this phone a shot. I like T-Mobile and i like HTC phone designs. Lol not to mention the Droid key board is pretty crappy feeling from when i tried it recently. If i can get a redesigned Touch Pro 2 that would be a little bit thinner i would be in Heaven.

Yes you are correct everyone has their preferences But I dont see how not having a physical keyboard isnt a bonus. If you dont like it just dont use it. If size was the an issue they have been able to get phones pretty thin with a keyboard. I have used the Iphone and own a Itouch, the keyboard is good but not prefect. Also for gaming i hate having to take real-estate from the view screen to use a virtual control pad. It has been mention previous that the keyboard on the 2.0 is multi-touch, I just dont see the drawbacks from having a keyboard other then size which seems to have been resolved from recent designs. Other then size what is the drawback from having a keyboard?

Whatever size you can get a phone with a keyboard, you can get it smaller without one. Besides, if it's a keyboard that isn't completely terrible and basically useless (like the Droid's), with nice raised keys and good travel, it's going to make the phone a lot thicker than it needs to be. I will never use a hardware keyboard, so I don't want a thicker phone with a useless appendage.

I guess im just a weirdo who likes keyboards. I dont mind the physical keyboard on the G1 too much. It has its flaws and wished the buttons were a little bit bigger but i like the phone and the size of the phone, so it works for me. I think the benefits out way the downside of the thickness issue. I guess eventually you are going to want a piece of paper with numbers to dial on as a phone soon. Anything that has a keyboard and is the same size as the G1 or smaller works for me.

As far as keyboards go, I am the only G1 owner in an office full of iPhones and we have had many "type-off" contests. I am still undefeated with my physical keyboard, and no one has ever really come close.